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Trip from Avondale, PA to Erie, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

7h 30m

Distance

366.7 mi

590 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 20m ★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Avondale, PA to Erie, PA covers 366.7 miles and takes about 7h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, US 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

183.4 miles from Avondale, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Avondale, PA to Erie, PA covers 366.7 miles and takes about 7h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.8 miles in near PA 283.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 366.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 35.8 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
35.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | PA 283

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
7
66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | I 283

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
8
67 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
6
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 322

Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
9
73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Avondale, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.

State College

67 mi in | ~1h 37m

Lewistown

73.4 mi in | ~1h 46m | via US 322

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 102.7 mi 1h 50m
I 79 65.8 mi 1h 10m
US 322 54.4 mi 1h 7m
PA 283 28.6 mi 33m
US 22 24.5 mi 32m
Mount Nittany Expressway 17.5 mi 21m
Gap-Newport Pike 10.7 mi 18m
Port Matilda Highway 10.1 mi 14m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, PA and Erie, PA.

1

Start on this road

254 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto State Road

179 ft · 4 sec · State Road
3

Continue on West State Street

345 ft · 15 sec · West State Street
4

Turn left onto PA 41

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
5

Continue on PA 41

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Gap Newport Pike
6

Continue on PA 41

4.6 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto PA 41

137 ft · 1 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
8

Continue on PA 41

3.7 mi · 6 min · Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on PA 41

5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on PA 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on PA 41

2.3 mi · 3 min · Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

182 ft · 5 sec
13

Merge onto US 30

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway
14

Turn right onto PA 772

5.3 mi · 8 min · Newport Road
15

Continue on PA 340; PA 772

7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 30 West
17

Merge onto US 30

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 30
18

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283

29 mi · 33 min · PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
20

Merge onto I 283

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 283
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 283
Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
23

Continue on I 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83
24

Continue on US 322

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 322
Exit 51A Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
25

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322
Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

52 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 322
Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

24 mi · 32 min · US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
28

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

18 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
Exit 62 Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
31

Continue on US 322

10 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
32

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
33

Turn right onto US 322; PA 53

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Centre Street
34

Continue on US 322; PA 53

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Front Street
35

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
36

Continue on US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
37

Turn right onto PA 970

1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
38

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
39

Merge onto I 80

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
40

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
41

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79
42

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
43

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the left lane.
45

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.4 miles from Avondale, PA, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.4 miles or 4h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Avondale, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avondale, PA

This is one driving day of about 366.7 miles and 7h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Avondale, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 183.4 mi from Avondale, PA · 4h 7m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

183 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.4 miles from Avondale, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.

Arriving in Erie, PA

The final approach into Erie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Erie, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 75.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 50.6
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.79 one way

$121.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $66.58 $133.17
premium $4.93 $71.12 $142.23
diesel $5.61 $80.96 $161.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110 1 $38.50 $17.60
Efficient EV 91.7 1 $32.09 $14.67
EV Truck/SUV 146.7 1 $51.34 $23.47

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Avondale, PA

Evening in Avondale on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Evening in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Avondale, PA to Erie, PA covers 366.7 miles and takes about 7h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, US 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.4 miles from Avondale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 366.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.8 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Avondale, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.

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